Library campaigners have called on MP Ed Vaizey to ensure libraries are run more efficiently... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Library campaigners on watch outside Brent's Preston Library cried "Shame on you"... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 03/11/2011 - 09:53 Library campaigners have called for vision and leadership for the public library service following publication of the latest annual library statistics from The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 24/10/2011 - 09:30 Northern Lights author Philip Pullman has launched an attack on the government's library policy, telling campaigners they were fighting a "war against stupidity", and criticising Brent council for "political bullshit" over... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 19/10/2011 - 10:00 Lawyers acting for Brent's library campaigners have been granted an injunction to prevent further dismantling to the six libraries closed by Brent council. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Mon, 14/02/2011 - 08:39 The government may take direct control of libraries if councils are overzealous in closures. The Sunday Times, quoting Whitehall sources, said the government is concerned some communities, particularly rural ones, may end up... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]